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Off the Beaten Path: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:40:05 GMT

RED HOOK, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Tucked away in Dutchess County, you’ll find one of the country's largest collections of early aircraft, spanning the late 19th century through the 1940s. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a merger between a venue that does air shows and a static museum. Leaf Peeping: Cliffside Coaster in Lake Placid The air shows season is extended until the weekend of Oct. 21-22, weather permitting. Biplane rides are available before and after the air shows first-come, first-serve. To experience one of their fall foliage biplane rides, call to make a reservation.Living HistoryThe Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is located at 9 Norton Rd. in Red Hook.

Several crews respond to 'Cahokia One Stop' fire

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:40:05 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - Crews battled a fire at two businesses in the metro east early Tuesday morning.The first was at the 'Cahokia One Stop' on upper Cahokia Road off Jerome Lane. It's a convenience store that has slot and gaming machines. Fire trucks are still at the scene, as there's a hole in the roof of the business. Earlier, flames were shooting out of the building.Someone called in the fire around 1:30 a.m. Cahokia Volunteer Fire Chief Stephen Robbins said it started in the back of the business and spread into the attic area. There's a recording studio next door, although the sign says it's a laundromat and barber and beauty shop. The Dupo Fire Protection District, Praire Du Pont, Camp Jackson and Columbia Fire Departments assisted with the response. City taking steps to keep squatters out of Famous Barr building It took crews a little over two hours to get the fires out and under control."The fire was in what we consider an attic," Cheif Robbins shared. "The business...

Highway 67 safety assessment meeting happening today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:40:05 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - MoDOT is hosting a public meeting Tuesday to share information on the Highway 67 safety assessment. Mizzou alumni group produces video to prevent hazing at fraternities It's from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the West Alton City Hall.

Manchester annexation informational taking place today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:40:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The city of Manchester hosts an informational event on annexation on Tuesday.The city wants to annex a large area of unincorporated St. Louis County. The issue will be on the November 7 ballot. People can learn more about the issue Tuesday at 'Mary's Shelter' in Love Park on Mason Lane. City taking steps to keep squatters out of Famous Barr building There are two sessions: from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

Missouri Goodwill hosting career fair at headquarters today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:40:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Missouri Goodwill is hosting a free career fair Tuesday.There are job opportunities in accounting, education, childcare, IT, marketing, retail, transportation, and more. The career fair is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Goodwill headquarters on Locust Street in downtown St. Louis. Mizzou alumni group produces video to prevent hazing at fraternities We'll speak with the MERS Goodwill president about those job opportunities and how you can prepare for Tuesday's event on Fox 2 News at 7.

SLPS officials in meeting today surrounding students' reading skill improvement

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:40:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Public School parents plan to meet with district leaders to talk about ways to improve students' reading skills.The group 'Coalition With St. Louis Kids' is asking SLPS to create a personalized reading plan for each child. They also want free tutoring for struggling students; they say academic discussions should be the priority at every board meeting. City taking steps to keep squatters out of Famous Barr building The group will meet with SLPS officials at 6:30 p.m. at their central district office downtown.

33rd annual Law Enforcement Luncheon today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:40:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Chapter of Asis International, an organization for security professionals, is hosting its 33rd annual law enforcement and private security appreciation luncheon on Tuesday.It's to recognize the service and sacrifice of law enforcement. The event is open to the community at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, starting at noon. Mizzou alumni group produces video to prevent hazing at fraternities The organization will honor the school security officers working at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School on the day of a school shooting last October.

Here’s how to plant a tulip garden — and keep the squirrels away

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:40:05 GMT

Seeing spring flowering bulbs nudge through the snow means that winter’s hold is on its way out. It also signals that the new outdoor gardening season has arrived.But that’s next year — several months away. How do you make sure that the bulbs you plant now, this fall, are going to do a superb job of ushering spring into your garden?Once the tulips and other bulbs have bloomed and been cut for indoor vases and sharing, they will be dug out and composted. (Betty Cahill, Special to The Denver Post)Here’s a primer on planting your own personal bulb garden that can serve you in two ways: visual spring delight (of course) and as a cutting garden to bring the bulb bling indoors.Why plant a dedicated bulb gardenTulips are part of the beautiful collective group of the zillion assorted shapes, sizes, colors and fragrances of spring and summer bulbs. They have been difficult for me to grow because the darn squirrels find and eat them no matter my good intentions and planting practi...

Avalanche Journal: Five reasons why Avs will win Stanley Cup, and five reasons why they might not

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:40:05 GMT

The 2023-24 NHL season will end with either a parade or disappointment for the Colorado Avalanche.Few teams in the league can truly say the expectations are “championship or bust,” but the club in Denver is one of them. The core players are all firmly in the prime of their careers.The roster is retooled to patch up some cracks that showed last season. And nearly every key player on said roster is either a recent champion or has been close and views this opportunity to play for the Avs as their best chance to get a ring.Colorado has the joint second-best betting odds to win the 2024 Stanley Cup, per local sports book PointsBet, level with Edmonton and just behind Carolina. Both of those teams have been close in recent years, but the Avalanche has done it and is loaded for a run at a second title in three seasons.While the Avs begin the season as a no-doubt contender, there are some reasons this edition is particularly set up to succeed … and some reasons it might not work out.Why the...

Broncos Mailbag: What’s the antidote to Denver’ losing ways? And is a Russell Wilson trade impossible?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:40:05 GMT

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question.The $100 million improvements at Mile High are highlighted by the massive scoreboard reflecting what has been the glaring reality, witnessed by this season-ticket holder, through the first three home games. The amenity upgrades such as food courts and more are nice, but they seem to keep around 30% of the crowd away from their seats instead of turning up the volume when the Broncos defense cries out for a stop after halftime. I’m doubtful this is the same at Arrowhead. Is this a sign of the times, a new fanbase, or merely grasping at straws to come up with excuses for losing?— Curt Hanlen, Bosque Farms, N.M.Hey Curt, thanks for writing in and getting us started this week. The amenities are too nice and they’re hurting crowd noise is a novel argument! Even if you’re grasping at straws, points for creativity. But you’d think if the crowd no...